EFFICIENCY FORWARD, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT THAT ADMINISTERS AND RUNS THE DLC.THE DESIGNLIGHTS CONSORTIUM (DLC) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO ACHIEVE ENERGY OPTIMIZATION BY ENABLING CONTROLLABILITY WITH A FOCUS ON QUALITY, PEOPLE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.AS A NON-PROFIT, THE DLC IS COMMITED TO IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR COMMERCIAL LIGHTING THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA, AND TO MAKING A POSITIVE CLIMATE IMPACT WORLDWIDE. IT'S OUR GOAL TO PROVIDE A TRUSTED, IMPARTIAL ASSESSMENT OF THE INDUSTRY'S HIGHEST PERFORMING LIGHTING PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS TO BOOST CONSUMER TRUST AND ADOPTION OF THE TECHNOLOGIES THAT SAVE THE MOST ENERGY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $247k
- Bonus
- $12k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $199k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $23k
- Base
- $169k
- Bonus
- $3k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $26k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- $6k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $26k
- Base
- $152k
- Bonus
- $2k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- $3k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentilevs Environment peers in Massachusetts | $247k | $12k | — | $12k | $284k |
Chief Operating Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $199k | $8k | — | $23k | $240k |
Technical Director Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $169k | $3k | — | $26k | $207k |
Technical Manager Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $146k | $6k | — | $26k | $185k |
Program Director 75th to 90th percentile | $152k | $2k | — | $18k | $180k |
Program Director Median to 75th percentile | $137k | $3k | — | $10k | $157k |
Senior Technical Operations Manager Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $145k |
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at EFFICIENCY FORWARD INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 3%
from 2023
From $276k in 2023 to $284k in 2024.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 17%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about EFFICIENCY FORWARD INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of EFFICIENCY FORWARD INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of EFFICIENCY FORWARD INC received $283,905 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Massachusetts: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at EFFICIENCY FORWARD INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Massachusetts, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at EFFICIENCY FORWARD INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at EFFICIENCY FORWARD INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are EFFICIENCY FORWARD INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, EFFICIENCY FORWARD INC reported $7.8M in total revenue and $8.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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